I wouldn't be able to tell since my windows will require vinyl Jamb Spreaders to remove the housing. The window (when removed) weighs about 8-9 lbs. on my scale if that helps.
If I purchase the set (housing and spring) will the spring come housed in the housing already? or do I have to take it apart and install the coil in the housing myself?
I may consider purchasing the vinyl Jamb spreader since I will need a pair and most likely need to fix more windows later. What do you think? Could I cut a piece of the vinyl to create a gap to remove the housing instead of using a spreader?
Thanks for all your help. This is becoming a very complex issue for me.
Lloyd
Thank you for responding back and giving me the details I needed before ordering my hardware.
I wonder if there is a way for me to cut slots in my frame to remove the housing instead of purchasing a spreader?
Do you remove the coil balance from the mounting bracket before removing the coil housing?
Do I remove the mounting bracket when changing the coil balance in the housing?
What must you do to remove the coil balance from the mounting bracket if you leave the mounting bracket in place?
Lloyd
The old coil balance has 6ja engraved on it. Does it mean it is a 6lb coil balance? I ordered the 4 lb. coil balances and wondered if it would be okay to replace it with the 4 lb on both sides? If not, I will order the 6 lb. Please advise.
Thank you.
I just wanted to thank the entire SWISCO staff for their support and patience in making it possible for me to replace the coil balance to two of my windows. Without your parts and support I would've had to purchase two new windows. Wow!
Thank You Very Much!
Lloyd
That's great, Lloyd! I'm so glad everything worked out for you. We really appreciate your kind words, it made our day. Please let me know if you ever need help in the future. It would be our pleasure to help.
I successfully installed s180-4s to two of my single hung windows. One of the windows work well and stays in an open position when opened. The other window will not stay open position but will slowly slide down and will not remain open at any position. What could be the problem and what is a possible remedy?
It sounds like the springs used aren't strong enough. What is the weight of the sash? How many springs are being used and what are the numbers printed on them?
How about the pivot shoes themselves? What condition are they in? It's possible that they need to be replaced as well.
I changed everything except the mounting bracket. I will also try to weigh the windows again using a different scale to see if I can more accurately weigh the weight of the window. I will get back to you on that.
Thanks
According to my luggage scale, the window weighs 10 lbs.
Ah, well there you go. The coil balances aren't strong enough. You would need the S180-5.
In the future, I highly recommend that you always double and triple check the weight of your windows.
The video demonstrates how to remove the coil housing but not how to reinstall it. By trial and error I was able to figure out an installing process that works and makes it easy to reattach the 16024 mounting bracket and 15087 coil housing.
Follow the video on how to remove the coil housing and continue with the following steps:
1. remove the mounting bracket from the wall.
2. remove the coil housing as demonstrated in the video.
3. install the new coil spring into the housing.
4. insert the two hooks on the mounting bracket into the two holes on the coil spring and rest the mounting bracket on the coil housing. The mounting bracket will lock in place and not slip when reinstalling the coil housing.
5. replace the coil housing into the window frame and screw the mounting bracket. Easy as 1,2 3.
I hope you can have a video that shows these steps.
Thanks Swisco for having this online support.
Lloyd